Content: Library
School: Riverside Elementary
Years Taught: 32

Why are you passionate about supporting fellow teachers?
If there is a profession that relies on "the village," it's education. The more support we give to our colleagues, the more support we get in return.  A collective mind is the best resource for an educator to possess.

What do you love most about teaching?
I love my students and their families!  I love the way children look at the world.  There's always something to be stressed or worried about, but building relationships with my students and their families helps that to fade into the background.

Content: Library
School: Hidenwood Elementary
Years Taught: 24

Why are you passionate about supporting fellow teachers?
Teaching is an occupation that requires communication and collaboration in all aspects of the job. Having opportunities to talk with each other and learn from one another is invaluable, especially for librarians who may be the only one in the building. You do not need to feel "alone" when there are opportunities to share your learning. I enjoy supporting others and sharing resources because, ultimately, I gain new learning and ideas when talking with others.

What do you love most about teaching?
I love teaching. I love the opportunity to share my learning and ideas with my students and, in return, learning from them. I enjoy working with my colleagues who care about our students' academic learning and physical and emotional well-being. I really enjoy learning about my students and learning from their different perspectives. As a librarian, I have the privilege of working with the students throughout all the years they are at my school and watching them grow as individuals and learners. How lucky am I!

Content: Library
School: Knollwood Meadows Elementary
Years Taught: 11

Why are you passionate about supporting fellow teachers?
I am passionate about supporting fellow teachers because I been extremely fortunate learn from many amazing educators throughout my own education and my career. I consider it an honor to be able to pass on the knowledge I have gained along the way. I believe that when educators share ideas and help one another, our student scholars reap the benefits. Every student deserves an teacher who is able to provide them with the best educational experience possible, and that can only happen when we, as educators, lean on one another, embrace lifelong learning, and recognize that we all have room to grow.

Why do you love working in NNPS?
I love working in NNPS because students matter here. I love that there are so many opportunities beyond the classroom where students can engage in learning experiences that allow them to explore what interests them and what sparks curiosity for them. I love that it has a direct impact on our community through the future contributions of our students.